City, Pearland Town Center present Hometown Christmas Festival

Published 11:26 am, Tuesday, November 26, 2013

The City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Pearland Town Center to host the annual Hometown Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled as part of a weekend of festivities from Friday, Dec. 6 to Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Pearland Town Center, located at 11200 Broadway in Pearland. Admission to all events, with the exception of Breakfast With Santa, is free and open to the public.

Festivities will commence on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., with a live performance by singer/songwriter Savannah Berry, who appeared on the fourth season of NBC’s singing competition, “The Voice.” Berry’s performance on the Westside Veterinary Entertainment Stage will be followed by the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree. The festival also features a holiday gift market, a variety of live entertainment, horse and carriage rides presented by UHCL-Pearland, the H-E-B Plus! winter playland area for children, holiday-themed activities, food and much more.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, families have the opportunity to have “Breakfast with Santa,” and take pictures with Santa Claus at Pearland Town Center, hosted by BJ’s Restaurant. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa are $5 per person and include breakfast, a visit with Santa and complimentary face painting and balloon art. Proceeds from Breakfast With Santa will benefit Forgotten Angels, a local non-profit. On Saturday evening, the City of Pearland will present its 32nd annual Lighted Christmas Parade featuring lighted floats from local businesses, civic organizations and community groups. The parade will begin promptly at 6 p.m. at Pearland Parkway and will proceed westward on FM 518 until it reaches Old Alvin Road.

Hometown Christmas Festival activities include:

Dec. 6

7 p.m. -10 p.m.

Pearland's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

H-E-B Plus! Winter Playland

Holiday Gift Market

UHCL-Pearland Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Live Entertainment on the Westside Veterinary Hospital Stage

Featuring Recording Artist: Savannah Berry

Activities & More

Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa, Hosted by BJ’s Restaurant - 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Holiday Gift Market - 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cookies with Santa* - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m

Craft Activities, Presented by Peace Church* - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Strolling Entertainment Featuring: Eggnolf the Elf - 2 p.m. - 6 p.m..

Live Music Featuring: Modulation Band - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade - 6 p.m.

*while supplies last

For more information on this event or other Pearland Parks & Recreation events, visit pearlandparks.com and pearlandtowncenter.com.